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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1954
Page
5
More than 100 members and friends attended a reception at Evangelical United Brethren Church Findley Lake for newly installed pastor Rev Gene Sackett and his wife Mrs Sackett. The program featured devotionals and a trumpet solo with gifts presented to the Sacketts.
The Friendly Circle met Thursday evening with Mrs. Walter DeShazer as hostess. Members planned a Halloween family night for October 22 and discussed officer elections in November at Mrs. Redding’s home.
Earl Roberts named head of the East Branch Grange at Thursday meeting. Elected for the ensuing term were Emmit Young overseer Mrs. Steward Kane lecturer Join Morwick steward Charles Theuret assistant steward Mrs. Howard Burleigh chaplain Mrs. Earl Roberts treasurer Mrs. Bruce Bailey secretary Marc Wright gatekeeper Mrs. Raymond Hicks Ceres Miss Lois Kane Pomona Mrs. Motavek Flora Miss Martha Theuret lady assistant steward Mrs. Burleigh executive committee and Bruce Bailey finance committee. Light refreshments were served by the committee. Next meeting set for October 14.
Mr and Mrs Everal Cochran of North Clymer announce the engagement of their daughter Charlene Annette to Everett James Wiggers son of Mr and Mrs Apie Wiggers of Clymer Both graduates of Clymer Central School class of 1954 Mr Wiggers is employed by the Clymer Telephone Company No wedding date announced
A daughter was born last night at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Harl Cady of North Clymer. The birth adds a new member to the family with both parents listed.
Mrs William Heslink of Clymer entertained Sciota Community Aid on Thursday with 15 members attending. Mrs Murray Raymond led the business meeting and taught corsage making and flower arranging. The group adjourned to meet again in October with details to be announced.
Mrs Emery Coates of R D 4 was honored at a surprise birthday party last evening when friends called at her home. The social event featured television and refreshments including cake ice cream sandwiches and coffee. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C F Farlin and Mr and Mrs Russell Martin of Corry Mr and Mrs Gust Wester and Mr and Mrs Warren Kelly of Columbus and Mr and Mrs John Weidner of Spartansburg.
A meeting of the Women’s Civic Club was held yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Tanner of East. Plans were made for a rummage sale on October 28 29 and Mrs. John Long was named chairman. A bazaar was planned for a later date. Pirate bingo provided entertainment with a lunch of jello cookies and coffee. Mrs. H B Reed invited the group to her home on September 30 when a quilt would be tied. The next session will be October 29 at an announced location.
Pleasantville High canceled its season opener against Neshaminy Pa after 17 year old end James Clemenson was hospitalized with polio. Clemenson was taken to Municipal Hospital in Camden yesterday morning.
Hollywood actress Marie McDonald and husband Harry Karl reach a pre divorce accord giving her $350000 in settlements and support. She plans a Las Vegas divorce while recovering from a virus, noting their 1947 marriage and two children.
London reports indicate the Kremlin will launch a fresh propaganda offensive to mobilize peace supporters as Moscow radio signals a mid November start. Pravda quotes the World Peace Council convening on November 18 to rally public opinion and align global audiences with a pro peace narrative.
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